Origins and Impacts Series (Part 1)
The Partners for Climate Protection Program (PCP): Timeline and Key Developments
1992: Early Climate Action Efforts
FCM became a promotional partner for the National Community Tree Foundation, encouraging tree planting as a natural way to absorb CO₂ emissions.
1993 – Launch of Municipal Climate Campaigns
At the UN Municipal Leaders’ Summit on Climate Change in New York City, ICLEI and FCM launched the Cities for Climate Protection Campaign in Canada.
Over 30 Canadian municipalities joined, marking the highest participation rate globally.
1994 – FCM’s Environmental Priorities
FCM’s Standing Committee on Environmental Issues identified three priorities:
Reducing GHG emissions.
National Packaging Protocol (waste reduction).
Health implications of electromagnetic fields.
1995 – The Creation of the 20% Club
FCM, City of Ottawa, and Environment Canada hosted a workshop to integrate local efforts with Canada’s National Action Plan on Climate Change.
This led to the creation of the 20% Club, requiring municipalities to:
Commit to reducing GHG emissions by 20% below 1990 levels.
Invest $170,470 to join.
Follow a 5-Year Plan with support for a Secretariat by 2000.
1998 – Establishment of the PCP Program
The 20% Club merged with ICLEI’s Cities for Climate Protection Campaign to form the Partners for Climate Protection Program (PCP).
PCP formalized municipal commitments to align with international climate goals.
2000 – Federal Funding for Green Initiatives
FCM established the Green Municipal Investment Fund (GMIF) and the Green Municipal Enabling Fund (GMEF) to support climate programs.
The federal government contributed $100 million to the GMIF and $25 million to the GMEF.
2005 – Merging Funds for Sustainability
The GMIF and GMEF merged, streamlining funding for municipal climate action initiatives.
The PCP Framework: Process and Impact
PCP operates through a five-step framework:
Conduct a GHG emissions inventory and forecast.
Set reduction targets.
Develop a local action plan.
Implement the plan.
Monitor and report progress.
Today, 522 Canadian municipalities, representing 70% of the population, participate in the program, driving local implementation of net-zero goals.
Quite the eye opener!
Thanks for all your research on things that need to be UN-Done!
The Partners for Climate Protection Program (PCP): Timeline and Key Developments
1992: Early Climate Action Efforts
FCM became a promotional partner for the National Community Tree Foundation, encouraging tree planting as a natural way to absorb CO₂ emissions.
1993 – Launch of Municipal Climate Campaigns
At the UN Municipal Leaders’ Summit on Climate Change in New York City, ICLEI and FCM launched the Cities for Climate Protection Campaign in Canada.
Over 30 Canadian municipalities joined, marking the highest participation rate globally.
1994 – FCM’s Environmental Priorities
FCM’s Standing Committee on Environmental Issues identified three priorities:
Reducing GHG emissions.
National Packaging Protocol (waste reduction).
Health implications of electromagnetic fields.
1995 – The Creation of the 20% Club
FCM, City of Ottawa, and Environment Canada hosted a workshop to integrate local efforts with Canada’s National Action Plan on Climate Change.
This led to the creation of the 20% Club, requiring municipalities to:
Commit to reducing GHG emissions by 20% below 1990 levels.
Invest $170,470 to join.
Follow a 5-Year Plan with support for a Secretariat by 2000.
1998 – Establishment of the PCP Program
The 20% Club merged with ICLEI’s Cities for Climate Protection Campaign to form the Partners for Climate Protection Program (PCP).
PCP formalized municipal commitments to align with international climate goals.
2000 – Federal Funding for Green Initiatives
FCM established the Green Municipal Investment Fund (GMIF) and the Green Municipal Enabling Fund (GMEF) to support climate programs.
The federal government contributed $100 million to the GMIF and $25 million to the GMEF.
2005 – Merging Funds for Sustainability
The GMIF and GMEF merged, streamlining funding for municipal climate action initiatives.
The PCP Framework: Process and Impact
PCP operates through a five-step framework:
Conduct a GHG emissions inventory and forecast.
Set reduction targets.
Develop a local action plan.
Implement the plan.
Monitor and report progress.
Today, 522 Canadian municipalities, representing 70% of the population, participate in the program, driving local implementation of net-zero goals.
Quite the eye opener!
Thanks for all your research on things that need to be UN-Done!